A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2326778 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2328160 epoch_slot_no: 16960 block_no: 2326669 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1307 time: 2019-03-16 19:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x046fbf87b72a70a75c146bfd52987c1c139ea59e79ebcd2c6d750703b07e30acBlock Operator
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